UFC 272 star Renato Moicano rushed to hospital after bloody loss to Rafael dos Anjos causes HORRIFIC cut

UFC lightweight Renato Moicano was transported to the hospital following a bloody beatdown at the hands of Rafael dos Anjos.

The Brazilian locked horns with his countryman in the co-main event of UFC 272 in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

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Short-notice replacement Moicano was beaten to a bloody pulp in his unanimous decision defeat to the former 155lb champ.

And as a precaution, he was transported to the hospital for additional medical check-ups.

UFC boss Dana White revealed: "He was the only one transported (to the hospital) for the night.

"We'll make sure he gets triple checked."

Former featherweight Moicano accepted the Battle of Brazil on five days' notice following Rafael Fiziev's withdrawal from the contest.

Defeat to RDA snapped a two-fight win streak for the American Top Team standout Moicano, who went into the contest on the back of wins over Jai Herbert and Alexander Hernandez.

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UFC 272 results

Colby Covington def Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision (49–46, 50–44, 50–45)

Rafael dos Anjos def. Renato Moicano via unanimous decision (49–45, 49–44, 50–44)

Bryce Mitchell def. Edson Barboza via unanimous decision (30-25, 30–26, 30–27)

Kevin Holland def. Alex Oliveira via TKO (punches) - Round 2, 0:46

Sergey Spivak def Greg Hardy via TKO (punches) - Round 1, 2:16

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Prelims

Jalin Turner def. Jamie Mullarkey via TKO (punches) - Round 2, 0:46

Marina Rodriguez def. Yan Xiaonan via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Nicolae Negumereanu def. Kennedy Nzechukwu via split decision (29-27, 27-29, 29-27)

Maryna Moroz def. Mariya Agapova via submission (arm-triangle) - Round 2, 3;27

Umar Nurmagomedov def. Brian Kelleher via submission (rear-naked choke) - Round 1, 3:15

Tim Elliot def. Tagir Ulanbekov via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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Ludovit Klein def. Devonte Smith via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)

Dustin Jacoby def. Michal Oleksiejczuk via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)